Enrollment
365
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland, TX
Early College H S at Midland College
Federal NCES profile for Early College H S at Midland College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483057012458
👥 S:T ratio 3
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College H S at Midland College earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- high schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College H S at Midland College has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College H S at Midland College ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College H S at Midland College compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early College H S at Midland College
Early College H S at Midland College is a mid-sized high school in Midland, Texas, enrolling 365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.3:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 65% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 606 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #437, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (19%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students) and Midland H S (2,718 students) alongside Early College H S at Midland College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early College H S at Midland College compares
Early College H S at Midland College on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,216
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 19.2%
African American 12.3%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Early College H S at Midland College is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midland Isd, which includes Early College H S at Midland College.
$11,216
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 23.8%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Early College H S at Midland College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College H S at Midland College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Early College H S at Midland College
How many students attend Early College H S at Midland College?
Early College H S at Midland College has 365 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College H S at Midland College?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College H S at Midland College is 24.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College H S at Midland College?
33.3% of students at Early College H S at Midland College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College H S at Midland College?
The largest demographic group at Early College H S at Midland College is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College H S at Midland College?
Early College H S at Midland College has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College H S at Midland College rank among high schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College H S at Midland College ranks #2 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midland on the city page.
Is Early College H S at Midland College a good school?
Early College H S at Midland College earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Early College H S at Midland College, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.
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